YEARLY HIGH
75.5331 NGN
YEARLY LOW
24.8186 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
67.1324 NGN

2019 GHS to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 75.5331. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 24.8186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.7145 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.1626 to the December average rate of 63.6393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 75.5331 was down 7.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 81.6327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GHS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 377,665 NGN
2018 Average 386,170 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 124,093 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 253,572.60 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

75.2150
62.5869
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 68.5410, compared to 65.7238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.5410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.7238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 45.3311 NGN (High: 70.1497 / Low: 24.8186). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2143 NGN (High: 67.6462 / Low: 66.4319).

May Spread (Volatile) ±45.3311
July Spread (Stable) ±1.2143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.4128 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.4128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 74.1626) against the same month in 2018 (average: 79.3116), the exchange rate shifted by -5.1490 (-6.49%).

2019 Avg (January) 74.1626
2018 Avg (January) 79.3116

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 75.5331 72.2087 74.1626
February 72.6664 65.8182 68.7498
March 70.7455 63.6395 66.4843
April 70.7103 66.5098 69.5427
May 70.1497 24.8186 67.8751
June 67.0104 56.9711 64.4313
July 67.6462 66.4319 66.8789
August 67.6428 56.1315 66.1926
September 66.8734 65.3178 65.9406
October 67.3310 65.6875 66.3526
November 65.9097 64.5464 65.3387
December 64.5657 62.9887 63.6393